Amir Khan and Kell Brook are separated at the weigh-ins for their grudge match
There has been a lot of talking and more than a decade of waiting, but finally Amir Khan and Kell Brook will settle their rivalry in the ring this evening as the British pair go head-to-head in a main-event bout at the AO Arena in Manchester.
The former champions have known each other since their teenage days, even before Khan announced himself to the world as Team GB’s youngest ever boxing medalist at the 2004 Olympics. The Bolton-born fighter and rival Brook, representing Sheffield, both went on to win world titles, with Khan also competing in major fights in the United States. Despite the now-35-year-olds’ strong dislike for one another and a long-standing demand from fans for the fighters to settle their differences between the ropes, a bout has eluded the competitors and their followers until now.
Tonight, Khan and Brook face off in a catchweight bout at 149lbs, with the opponents having traded harsh words this week at a fiery press conference and heated weigh-in. “I’m worried about a few things. I’m worried about Kell’s health after the beating I’m gonna be giving him,” Khan said on Thursday. Brook retorted: “He’s definitely gonna sleep Saturday night when I smash him in. He’s going on his face or his back, one of the two.” On the undercard, heavyweight Frazer Clarke makes his professional debut following his medal-winning venture for Team GB at last summer’s Tokyo Olympics, and Natasha Jonas makes her third attempt at becoming a world champion.
Follow live updates and all the latest results from Khan vs Brook and the entire undercard, below.
Khan vs Brook: Round 1
Both fighters meet each other in the middle of the ring.
Khan jabs to the body.
Fast hands from Khan, wraps a shot around the back of Brook’s head.
Brook leaps in as Khan jumps off the ropes, what an atmosphere!
Brook looking to get the jab going. The hand speed from Khan is a problem!
Khan is hurt! WOW! He’s all over the place, the bravado isn’t hiding it.
Jack Rathborn19 February 2022 22:53
Khan vs Brook
Khan looks calm, Brook with new gloves on, how does that mess with his head?
No pads with the new gloves.
Jack Rathborn19 February 2022 22:48
Khan vs Brook
The gloves are wrong! Drama!
Brook did not have the contracted gloves and is changing them in the ring right now.
A first maybe?
Jack Rathborn19 February 2022 22:44
Khan vs Brook
Brook is booed as he makes his way to the ring.
It’s time.
Jack Rathborn19 February 2022 22:43
Khan vs Brook
UPDATE: The issue surrounds Kell Brook’s gloves.
Amir Khan is warming up in his dressing room.
But there is arguments in Brook’s dressing room.
Jack Rathborn19 February 2022 22:36
Khan vs Brook: Frazer Clarke tips Kell Brook to win
Frazer Clarke: “I’ve gone with Kell Brook the whole time, I think his timing, he’s dedicated himself to this camp.
“I think they’ll both slow down. This atmosphere, I don’t think either of them have been to a place like this.”
Jack Rathborn19 February 2022 22:35
Khan vs Brook
Clarke: “It was better than I ever imagined. When I got to the top of the ramp.
“Unbelievable atmosphere, a debut I’ll never forget.
“I could see people from my family and town.
“I see improvements, but I enjoyed it.”
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Jack Rathborn19 February 2022 22:33
Khan vs Brook
There is a delay! Backstage, Brook has a complaint about the gloves.
More to follow.
Jack Rathborn19 February 2022 22:28